SUNDAY WORSHIP APRIL 23, 2017 SUNDAY MORNING 8:30 a.m. Worship Service, Chapel 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School Carol Choir Rehearsal Confirmation Class PCYG Bible Exploration Peoples Forum 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary Children s Sunday School 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Lounge Campus Ministry Coppertones Rehearsal Dance 149 ---------------------- WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! 5:30 p.m. Community Meal Then he told them many things in parables, saying: A farmer went out to sow his seed... + Matthew 13:3 + THE PEOPLES CHURCH 200 W. Grand River Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823 517.332.5073 ThePeoplesChurch.com 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Adult Formation Kids Serve Children s Education Peoples Church Youth Group Deborah Discussion WPC Yoga Class
CHURCH OFFICE Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday mornings. Call 517-332-5073. Rev. Andrew Pomerville 517-908-4442 Senior Pastor apomerville@thepeopleschurch.com Rev. Drew Filkins 517-908-4448 Associate Pastor dfilkins@thepeopleschurch.com Betsy Aho 517-332-6074 Licensed Minister/Campus Ministry Director eaho@thepeopleschurch.com Julie Bills 517-908-4447 Children s Christian Education Director jbills@thepeopleschurch.com Jacob Gates 517-332-6264 Youth Director jgates@thepeopleschurch.com Dana Johnson 517-908-4449 Preschool Director djohnson@thepeopleschurch.com Andy Mayville 517-908-4444 Facility Director amayville@thepeopleschurch.com Gerri Lynn Nichols 517-908-4432 Hospitality Director gnichols@thepeopleschurch.com Dee Przybylski 517-908-4446 Office Administrator dprzybylski@thepeopleschurch.com Matt Treadwell 517-908-4453 Communications Director mtreadwell@thepeopleschurch.com Carolyn Haarmeyer, Office Assistant (M, W, F) Sara Townsend, Office Assistant (M, T, W, Th) Dr. Jonathan Reed, Music Director Elizabeth Reed, Children s Music Director Judy Kabodian, Organist office@thepeopleschurch.com Abigail Waller, LMSW, Grief Counselor awaller@thepeopleschurch.com COUNCIL OF ELDERS Our Elders meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Robertson Room. Alan Canady, Chairperson elders@thepeopleschurch.com TODAY! AFTER WORSHIP... SCIENCE, FAITH & TECHNOLOGY Henry & Annabel Larzelere Memorial Lecture Series By the Waters of Babylon SINGING THE LORD S SONG IN THE 21ST CENTURY 11:30 P.M. LUNCHEON SNIDER SOCIAL HALL 12:30 P.M. SESSION I OUR FOREIGN LAND AND HOW WE GOT THERE SNIDER SOCIAL HALL 2:30 P.M. SESSION II SINGING THE LORD S SONG ANEW SNIDER SOCIAL HALL MAKE A GIFT ONLINE ThePeoplesChurch.com/GIVE COVER ART Vincent van Gogh, Gold coins and The birds
ALL ARE WELCOME Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, doubtful or hopeful no matter where you are in your faith journey, YOU are welcome here. For those with children, be assured that noises and wiggling are signs of a church that is alive and growing; your entire family is welcome in worship. ORDER OF WORSHIP APRIL 23, 2017 Prelude (8:30 a.m.) Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain arr. Wilbur Held Prelude (10:30 a.m.) Sacred Heart Tune James C. Smith Clarion Ringers directed by Elizabeth Reed Choral Introit (10:30 a.m.) Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! No. 239 Sanctuary Choir directed by Dr. Jonathan Reed Welcome to The Peoples Church! Rev. Andrew Pomerville Call to Worship (Based on Matthew 13:1-9) Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: O God, we gather together in your presence with expectation, hungry for an encounter with you, eager to hear your word. Open our eyes and ears to the presence of your Holy Spirit. May the seeds of your word, scattered among us this morning, fall on fertile soil. May they take root in our hearts and lives, and produce an abundant harvest of good words and deeds. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our teacher and our Lord. Amen. Gathering Hymn From All That Dwell Below the Skies No. 327 (Please stand if able.) Procession of the Light of Christ Annika Drzal & Allison Drzal, acolytes First Reading Psalm 1:1-6 Betsy Aho, Campus Minister (Pew Bible Page 536; Large Print 771) Recognition of College Graduates Alex Gosselin Associate Degree in Transfer Studies, Lansing Community College
The Lord s Prayer Rachel Rick Bachelor s Degree in Physiology, Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University Morgan Schalm Bachelor s Degree in Athletic Training and Kinesiology, Michigan State University Florence Uwimbabazi Master s Degree in Public Relations, Michigan State University Violet Whitney Bachelor s Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University Betsy Aho Master of Divinity Degree, Western Theological Seminary Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Celebration of Holy Communion (8:30 a.m.) Anthem (10:30 a.m.) Sanctus from Requiem John Rutter Children s Moment (10:30 a.m.) Celebration of Baptism Hadley Melissalyn Murray (8:30 a.m.) Tess Barbara Piper & Rem William Piper (10:30 a.m.) We believe the teachings of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and with the help of God, we will strive daily to live the life of purity, unselfishness and service which he exemplified to the world. Passing the Peace of Christ (Please stand if able.) The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
Children are dismissed to participate in Sunday School at this time. (10:30 a.m.) You may pick up your child in the McCune Chapel following the worship service. Second Reading Matthew 13:1-9 (Pew Bible Page 978; Large Print 1,1488) Sermon A Family of Architects Rev. Dr. James B. Miller Thanksgiving and Dedication of Gifts @ Connect2TPC # TPCsermon Offertory (10:30 a.m.) The Lord is King arr. A. Sherman Act of Praise Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Prayer of Dedication You, loving God, are the ground of our being and the river of life; you both steady our roots and draw them to seek the living waters. You are like the sunlight enticing us taller and like the breeze rustling our leaves. You are with us through hard seasons of summer heat, and in the nights when winter s frost ices the landscape. Your love warms and sustains us. You are everything to us. O let our gratitude be great, let our praise be plentiful, let our worship be wonder-full! Through Christ Jesus your ever-living Son. Amen! Sending Hymn In Christ Called to Baptize No. 297 (Please stand if able.) Benediction (Please stand if able.) Benediction Response Go now in peace. Never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know God will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Postlude From All That Dwell Below the Skies arr. Michael Burkhardt
CONNECT GROW SERVE SHARE PARENTS AND KIDS GROUP TODAY The Parents and Kids Group will gather again on Apr. 23 immediately after the 10:30 service. The church will provide lunch for us downstairs in Snider Social Hall. If the weather is nice, we will play outside. Questions? Contact Margaret at mtassaro@gmail.com. CORNERSTONE NYAKA FILM TUESDAY The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project documentary Cornerstone will be screened at 7 p.m. on Apr. 25 at Faith Lutheran Church, 4515 Dobie Rd. in Okemos. The film profiles Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, who recently spoke at The Peoples Church during our worship service on April 9, and his successful efforts to combat the devastating effects of AIDS in western Uganda. The Peoples Church has maintained a long-time mission partnership with Nyaka. PHOEBE CIRCLE WEDNESDAY The Phoebe Circle of the Women of Peoples Church will gather at 9:30 a.m. on Apr. 26 with Barbara Scott, coordinator of our Edgewood Village Partnership. Questions? Contact Renate at 517-324-0262 or Lois at 517-332-3160. WNL! RUMBLE IN THE ROBERTSON ROOM WEDNESDAY Back by popular demand, Rumble in the Robertson Room has returned to our Wednesday Night Live! lineup. Join Pastor Andrew, Pastor Drew and Betsy Aho as they debate topics of our faith and spiritual life together each week through May 10. This week s topic is Missions: Local or International? Our community meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. in Snider Social Hall. The Rumble begins at 6:30 p.m. REBEKAH/HANNAH CIRCLE WEDNESDAY The Rebekah/Hannah Circle of the Women of Peoples Church will meet at 1 p.m. on Apr. 26 in the Robertson Room. Dottie Spousta, Nancy Wilson and Lori Barbieri will speak about their recent mission trip to Uganda. Questions? Contact Joan at 517-349-1074 or Gretchen at 517-322-5132. KNITTING PEOPLE THURSDAY The Knitting People will meet again from 1 to 4 p.m. on Apr. 27. New knitters invited! We are continuing our work on prayer shawls and baby items, mittens and hats. Questions? Call Mary Anne at 517-214-1487. PEOPLES FORM APR. 30 Join us next Sunday as we welcome Dr. Jonathan Reed, and Judy Kabodian, to talk about the condition of the church s organ and what we can do to help. The Forum is hosted at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Robertson Room. NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS Our next round of New Member Inductions will take place on 6 p.m. on May 3 during Wednesday Night Live! and during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on May 7. If you have attended a New Members Class and have decided you are ready to join The Peoples Church, contact Diane Shafer, Welcome Ministry Co-Chair, at dmshafer2001@gmail.com or 517-388-0437. SPRING YARD CLEAN UP MAY 6 Many hands make light work... Mark your calendars for our annual Spring Yard Clean Up day. Join us from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on May 6 as we work to tidy up the church campus.
PEOPLES 101 MAY 7 Do you have questions about The Peoples Church? Come get answers from a pastor and members of the Welcome Ministry on May 7 immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service. We will gather in the Robertson Room for an informal discussion. Peoples 101 takes place the first Sunday of the month. VBS NEEDS YOUR EMPTY CONTAINERS Hero Central is looking for clean plastic containers of all shapes and sizes, from gallon milk jugs on down for our Craft Headquarters. If you have some items to share, drop them off at the church office. Children who have completed Kindergarten through the fifth grade can register for our 2017 VBS program June 19-23 at Woldumar Nature Center. Cost for the week is $25 (pre- and post-camp care is available). Questions? Contact Julie Bills. THANK YOU: FROM THE BATES FAMILY Dear friends and members of The Peoples Church. The family of Jack E. Bates acknowledges with deep appreciation your kind expressions of sympathy with many cards and your love for him and for his friendship. - Margaret Bates & Family THANK YOU: EASTER FOOD BASKETS Thank you to all who contributed funds and participated in the delivery of our Easter Food Baskets. Twenty-five families received a fresh and delicious Easter meal, thanks to the generosity of The Peoples Church congregation. - Community Engagement Ministry
SIGN UP Return form to Offertory Plate on Sunday or the Church Office during the week. I WANT TO HELP ON SPRING YARD CLEAN UP DAY 9 A.M. - NOON ON MAY 6 Name: Number Attending: Phone: E-mail: I will bring my own: q Rakes q Trimmers q Blower q Hedge Trimmer q Ext. Cords q Other: Questions? Contact Matt Gosselin at 517.484.6813 or mattcatgosselin@comcast.net I WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT AT THE LIBRARY S USED BOOK SALE SATURDAY, MAY 21 SUNDAY, MAY 22 q 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. q 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. q 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. q 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. q 2 to 4 p.m. Name: Phone: E-mail: I WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT AT THE WPC JEWELRY SALE FRIDAY, MAY 19 (SET-UP) q 9:30 a.m. until complete. SATURDAY, MAY 20 q 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. q 12:00-3:00 p.m. q 3:00-6:00 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 19 q 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. q 2:00-4:00 p.m. q 3:00-6:00 p.m. Name: Phone: E-mail: Questions? Contact Cheryl Leece at leecem44@gmail.com or 517-410-1313.